In the world of cricket, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have always been formidableteams. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, a global cricketing event of greatimportance, saw the emergence of a young talent, Shaheen Afridi, whohappens to be the son-in-law of the legendary Pakistani cricketer, ShahidAfridi.
However, Shaheen Afridi’s performance in the tournament did not meet thehigh expectations set for him. In this article, we delve into a telephonicconversation that took place between the two Afridis during the course ofthe World Cup.
Shaheen Afridi’s contributions to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023,particularly in matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, were not upto his usual standards. In the tournament, he bowled 16 overs, claimed onlytwo wickets, and conceded 96 runs. This subpar performance did not gounnoticed by his family, especially his father-in-law, Shahid Afridi.
Shahid Afridi, a cricketing legend and one of Pakistan’s greatestall-rounders, recounted how he personally contacted players to acknowledgetheir stellar performances and offer support after matches. He also made apoint to reach out to those who did not meet expectations. Following thematch against Sri Lanka, he had a candid conversation with his son-in-law,Shaheen Afridi, on a private channel’s show.
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During this conversation, Shahid Afridi shared that Shaheen Afridiacknowledged his mistake in not performing as well as expected. ShahidAfridi’s advice to him was clear: he urged Shaheen to sit down withanalysts, review videos of his previous performances, and identify theareas where he was falling short.
Shaheen Afridi revealed that part of the issue lay in providing theopposition with opportunities to score runs off his bowling. Shahid Afridialso critiqued the overall performance of the Pakistan bowling unit duringthe ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, expressing disappointment in theirunderwhelming display, despite their high ratings in the cricketing world.The conversation between these two generations of cricketers serves as atestament to the commitment and dedication that runs in the Afridi family,as they strive for excellence on the cricket field.